PSY 340 - Motivation

Institution:

Salve Regina University

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Description:

This course will investigate the major theoretical perspectives in motivation - biological, behavioral, and cognitive - and current applications. Topics will include, but not be limited to, expectancy value, social motivation, attribution, drives, learning, incentive motivation, physiological mechanisms of arousal, and physiological mechanisms of regulation, and emotions. Emphasis will be placed on theory, basic research, and current applications of each topic studied. Prerequisite: PSY200. 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.salve.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 847-6650

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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